Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is a four-year, public school located in Golden, CO. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.

The Mines's 2024 tuition & fees is $21,186 for Colorado residents and $44,376 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 83% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,504.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 7,403 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).

Mines's acceptance rate is 60.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25.00%. The median SAT scores is 1400 and the ACT socre is 31.

Mines ranked 43rd in National Universities and 4th in Colorado Colleges rankings. Colorado School of Mines is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Colorado School of Mines is $21,186 for in-state students and $44,376 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $21,354 for in-state students and $44,376 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $22,398 for Colorado residents and $46,753 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $22,578 for Colorado residents and $46,733 for out-of-state students.

In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$21,186$44,376
Graduate$21,354$44,376
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$22,398$46,753
Graduate$22,578$46,733

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »60.00% Acceptance Rate / 25.00% Yield
Test Scores »1,400 SAT / 31 ACT
Graduation Rate »81%
Transfer-out Rate4%
Retention Rate94%(full-time), 100% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio5.88% (17 to 1)
Student Population »7,403 (5,714 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$11,504

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Colorado School of Mines offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Mines
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Colorado School of Mines Directory Information

Address1500 Illinois St, Golden, CO 80401
Phone303-273-3000
WEBSchool's Website
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, public
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (very high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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